ITV's Cooking With The Stars full line-up and everything else you need to know

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ITV's Cooking With The Stars full line-up and everything else you need to know
Cooking With The Stars is back on our screens this weekend with a brand new line-up of celebrities hoping to impress the judges with their culinary skills
ITV programme Cooking With The Stars is set to make its comeback to the channel with presenters Emma Willis and Tom Allen both returning to their hosting duties. As temperatures rise in the kitchen, viewers will witness eight fresh celebrity contestants step into the spotlight.
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The beloved programme features complete novices entering the kitchen alongside internationally acclaimed chefs as they tackle an unprecedented culinary challenge, hoping to secure the coveted Golden Frying Pan trophy. Teasing what the upcoming series will deliver, presenter Emma has revealed the standard is exceptionally elevated this year, telling ITV: "Looking at those first few days in the kitchen, this is the highest level we've ever had.
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"Sometimes the dishes can look a bit rough around the edges but actually taste amazing - but this year, I thought everyone's first cook looked great and tasted great... well, from what we've managed to snatch off the counter anyway!"
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Following the format of earlier series, each of the eight famous faces will receive guidance from a renowned culinary expert as they tackle a succession of direct confrontations and tension-filled cooking competitions, reports the Express.
Emma Willis and Tom Allen are back for another series of Cooking With The Stars on ITV1
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Every week, contestants achieving the poorest scores must enter the elimination challenge, going head-to-head with a fellow celebrity to prevent departure from the show.
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Their professional guides are compelled to observe silently whilst stress intensifies in the kitchen, with mentors subsequently delivering the ultimate decision. Mentors in the show are required to participate in a taste test, but they don't know which dish belongs to which contestant - meaning if they make a mistake, they could inadvertently send their own protégé home.
Who is taking part?
Jack Osbourne will be on the ITV show after his father Ozzy's recent death
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The celebrities hoping to impress with their culinary skills this time include actor Natalie Cassidy, reality TV star Ekin-Su Cülcülolu, actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, author and interiors expert Kelly Hoppen, radio presenter Jordan North, reality TV star Jessica Wright and former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips.
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Despite the recent tragic loss of his father, media personality Jack Osbourne will also be part of this year's line-up. His father passed away at the age of 76 on July 22, just days after his final farewell concert in Birmingham.
Although Cooking With The Stars is set to air this weekend, it should be noted that the programme was pre-recorded before the rock icon's death.
Who is paired with which pro-chef?
Jack Stein son of world renowned chef Rick Stein
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In terms of pairings, Hugh Dennis is teamed up with April Jackson, Ekin-Su is paired with Poppy O'Toole, Jack Osbourne is mentored by Elliott Grover, while Natalie Cassidy is working alongside Tony Singh.
Michael Caines is partnered with Kelly Hoppen, Jordan North is with Rosemary Shrager, Jessica Wright is under the guidance of Jack Stein and Shaun Wright-Phillips is teamed up with Shelina Permalloo.
Each professional mentor brings a wealth of culinary experience to the table.
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How can I tune in?
Emma Willis and Tom Allen both reprise their hosting roles on the show
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The popular ITV cooking show will be back on our screens this weekend, with the first episode airing on Sunday, August 3rd at 8pm.
Fans who miss the broadcast will have another chance to catch up on the show's antics on various streaming platforms.
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The new six-part series will return in a prime time slot on ITV1 and will be available for streaming on ITVX, STV and STV Player.
Cooking With The Stars kicks off on Sunday, August 3 at 8pm on ITV1.